Arrowsmith Management Faces Winding-Up Petition
A winding-up petition has been presented against property development firm Arrowsmith Management Limited in the High Court of Justice. The petition was filed on 16 October 2026 under case number CR-2026-008024, according to records from the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. The presentation of a petition is a formal court filing and does not constitute a determination of insolvency by the court.
Creditors and counterparties tracking daily insolvency risk can view the listing on the daily winding-up petitions list.
Petition details
The formal entry on the court register records the following information:
- Case number: CR-2026-008024
- Company name: Arrowsmith Management Limited
- Filing date: 16 October 2026
- Court: High Court of Justice, Business and Property Courts
- Case type: Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition
- Petitioning creditor: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Debt amount: [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Hearing date: [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
The public CE-File record confirms the petition has been presented and accepted by the court administration. It does not disclose the identity of the petitioner or the underlying quantum of the petition debt.
Company snapshot
Public records maintained by Companies House show that Arrowsmith Management Limited is an active private limited company incorporated on 4 November 2020 under company number 12997939. Detailed company filings and statutory history are accessible via the company's Corp Intel profile.
- Registered office: Unit 6, 2-20 Scrutton Street, London, United Kingdom, EC2A 4RJ
- Principal activity (SIC): 41100 (Development of building projects)
- Financial position: Financial accounts and balance sheet figures are not stated in the published source.
Directors and ownership
Public filings at Companies House disclose the following appointments and shareholding control structures for Arrowsmith Management Limited:
- Mr Mohamed Abbas Ali Haji: Appointed as a director on 4 November 2020. Public records record his nationality as Bahraini, country of residence as Bahrain, and date of birth as January 1962. The register of persons with significant control records Mr Haji as holding 50% to 75% of shares, 50% to 75% of voting rights, and the right to appoint and remove directors (notified 4 November 2020).
- Mr Anthony Patrick Connor: Appointed as a director on 4 November 2020 and resigned on 17 February 2026. Public records record his nationality as British, country of residence as the United Kingdom, and date of birth as August 1968. The register of persons with significant control records Mr Connor as holding 25% to 50% of shares and 25% to 50% of voting rights (notified 4 November 2020).
These details represent public register records at the time of reporting. Register entries do not indicate personal responsibility for corporate debts or insolvency proceedings.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
According to the public record, no recent winding-up notices or formal declarations relating to this petition have yet appeared in The Gazette. Under the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petitioner must wait at least seven business days after service of the petition on the company before placing an advertisement in The Gazette, unless the court orders otherwise.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
The presentation of a winding-up petition under section 124 of the Insolvency Act 1986 is the earliest formal signal of contested or unpaid debt. It triggers legal consequences under statutory insolvency law:
1. Section 127 risks: Under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, if a winding-up order is subsequently made, any disposition of company property, transfer of shares, or alteration in the status of members made after the petition date is void unless validated by the court.
2. Bank account freezing: Although bank accounts are typically frozen only after a petition is advertised in The Gazette, financial institutions that discover the petition through court register searches may freeze facilities earlier to avoid liability.
3. Trading uncertainty: Suppliers delivering goods on credit after the petition date risk non-payment or clawback if a winding-up order follows, unless protected by valid retention of title clauses.
| Assessment Area | Low Risk | Elevated Risk | High Risk |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Direct exposure | No open invoices | Trade credit under standard 30-day terms | Large unsecured ledger balance |
| Work in progress | Off-site uncommitted stock | Committed bespoke materials | Unbilled completed development work |
| Security held | Fixed charge over distinct real estate | Unsupported personal guarantees | Unsecured open credit |
Practical scenario: evaluating credit exposure
Consider an unsecured specialist subcontractor holding £45,000 in unpaid milestone billings against a commercial developer facing a newly filed petition. If the contractor continues work without checking status, any post-petition payments made by the developer could be clawed back by a liquidator under section 127 if a winding-up order is granted.
A prudent credit controller in this situation would immediately stop uncommitted deliveries, request payment via third-party guarantees or advance cleared funds, and verify whether the company plans to seek a validation order from the court.
Counterparty risk checklist
Credit teams and project managers dealing with Arrowsmith Management Limited should follow a structured response:
1. Quantify total exposure: Reconcile open invoices, unbilled work in progress, and retention balances.
2. Review security and title: Inspect contracts for enforceable retention of title clauses and registered security charges.
3. Perform a winding up search: Conduct a winding up search on any connected corporate entities or corporate debtors before extending further credit.
4. Monitor court records: Track the petition through the Central Registry to establish whether a hearing is listed, an adjournment occurs, or the petition is dismissed.
5. Review validation orders: If continuing to supply essential services, seek formal confirmation that a section 127 validation order has been obtained by the company.
How to run a winding up petition search
Credit analysts and commercial solicitors conducting pre-transaction checks must not rely solely on Companies House filings. Companies House typically displays insolvency events only weeks after court action has concluded. To identify petitions before advertisement, practitioners conduct a formal winding up petition search through the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (accessible via the CE-File electronic system) or phone the court listing office.
For ongoing portfolio defence, professionals set up free company monitoring to receive real-time alerts whenever new public filings or registry updates occur.
For credit teams and suppliers
A winding up search before signing major subcontracts or extending significant trade lines protects against costly section 127 void dispositions. Unsecured creditors who miss a petition presentation often discover the problem only when commercial bank accounts freeze following Gazette advertisement. Checking registry filings early ensures that exposure is contained before formal court hearings proceed.
FAQ
Does the presentation of a petition mean the company is in liquidation?
No. Presentation is simply the filing of an application by a creditor seeking a liquidation order. The company remains under the control of its directors until the court hears the petition and determines whether to dismiss it, adjourn it, or grant a winding-up order.
How long after filing is a petition heard?
In the High Court, hearings are typically scheduled between six and ten weeks following the date of presentation, subject to court diary availability and statutory notice periods.
When does a winding-up petition become public in The Gazette?
Under the Insolvency Rules, a petitioner must wait at least seven business days after serving the petition on the registered office before placing an advert in The Gazette. A company that disputes the debt can apply to court during this window for an injunction to restrain advertisement.
Can a company trade after a petition is presented?
A company may continue trading, but transactions involving company assets risk being declared void under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986 if a winding-up order is made, unless validated by a court order.
Disclaimer
This report summarises a petition recorded at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. Presentation of a petition is not a determination of insolvency; the outcome is a matter for the court. Companies believing they are named incorrectly should email contact@corp-intel.co.uk.